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Preface

This work was nearly ready in the course of preparation for the press when its great author's
earthly labor was done labors were suddenly closed. He had, up to the latest period of his existence
been accustomed to record the desultory thoughts which occurred to his
mind on the important subject of which the volume treats & I
had the advantage in my intimate communion with him
of seeking such guidance from him as was necessary for the understanding
& arrangement of the mass of undigested fragments which he
from time to time placed in my hands. It was a happy & an Interesting indeed was
the task of to pursueng investigations in which benevolence & wisdom
were mutual handmaids, & when developed were emphatic indeed was the instruction
which was he so was so beautifully exemplified in every thought and word &
action of the instructor. I began in took up my pen with
alacrity. I pursued my task with ever new delight. I end it with
feelings of melancholy gloom for which I can find no adequate expression.
The charm is gone – the voice is silenced which conducted & gladdened me on my way.
These pages as I turn them over seem to have the solemnity of
a sepulchral echo. I shall find a fitter occasion for speaking of
him who suggested them "who was himself the virtuous man he drew" – and I deliver them to the world as
the my first offering in discharge of those duties, which have
devolved upon me as the Legatee of those literary treasures of which
he, my friend, and master, has confided to my keeping & to
my care.

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Date_1		Marginal Summary Numbering
Box	015	Main Headings	deontology
Folio number	134	Info in main headings field
Image	001	Titles	preface
Category	linking material	Number of Pages	1
Recto/Verso	recto	Page Numbering	f3
Penner	sir john bowring	Watermarks
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Notes public		ID Number	5350
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